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Patent GB-2543154-A (GB)
Title: Method and converged communication device for enhancing broadband and narrowband communication
Inventor: Michael h baker
IPC: H04W88/06
Filed: 2016-09-08
Abstract: A converged communication device and a method of providing broadband communication and narrowband communication with the converged communication device. The method includes determining a data rate at a broadband transceiver of the converged communication device. The method also includes determining a signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio at a narrowband transceiver of the converged communication device. The method further includes assigning a first communication state to the converged communication device when the data rate is greater than a threshold data rate and the signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio is greater than a threshold signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio. The method also includes transmitting, at the broadband transceiver, the broadband communication when the converged communication device is in the first communication state. The method further includes transmitting, at the narrowband transceiver, the narrowband communication when the converged communication device is in the first communication state.
Patent GB-2552556-A (GB)
Title: Using metal nanoparticles to control the colour, lustre and iridenscence of cosmetics
Inventor: ROBERT DAVIDSON BINNS
IPC: B82Y5/00
Filed: 2016-10-12
Abstract: The invention provides a cream comprising non-spherical metal nanoparticles, in which the non-spherical metal nanoparticles are embedded in the cream in a first arrangement in which the long axes of the electromagnetic nanoparticles are randomly orientated relative to each other, and in which the electromagnetic nanoparticles are rotatable on exposure to an electric field to form a second arrangement having a predetermined degree of alignment of the long axes of the electromagnetic nanoparticles relative to each other. The electric field may be applied by passing a rod or wand over the cream. A visual change occurs upon transition from the first nanoparticle arrangement to the second. The cream may be in the form of a cosmetic, particularly an eye shadow, foundation, lipstick, blusher or concealer. Alternatively, the cream may be an emollient, unguent or ointment that contains retinol or anti-bacterial agents. Methods for the manufacture of the cream include forming an aqueous suspension of the nanoparticles and making the suspension into a cream.
Patent GB-2548940-A (GB)
Title: A method of operating an environmental control system
Inventor: Liberty Fearns
IPC: B60W40/08
Filed: 2016-03-30
Abstract: A method for operating one or more environmental control systems of a motor vehicle 2 is provided, relating to the sleep-need, drowsiness or wakefulness of an occupant. The method comprises communicating with an activity monitor that monitors activities performed by the occupant, wherein the monitor is wearable or carried; determining a position of an occupant of the vehicle in their circadian cycle and controlling the operation of one or more of the environmental control systems to compensate for or adjust the position of the occupant in their circadian cycle. The position may be determined based on a core body temperature, a heart rate, activity or sleep data of the occupant, or based on calendar information relating to planned appointments by the occupant. This may also include determining time zone differences and associated jet-lag. The environmental control system may be an interior lighting system 8, a climate control system 12, a media or entertainment system 10, or an air quality system 14.
Patent GB-2555808-A (GB)
Title: Electrical fault detection
Inventor: CHANDANA JAYAMPATHI GAJANAYAKE
IPC: G01R31/34
Filed: 2016-11-10
Abstract: A fault detection method is disclosed for a multiphase electrical device, where the device may be an inverter, a converter, a motor drive or a rectifier. The method comprises: measuring current (I) of each of a first phase (a) and a second phase (b) of the electrical device; calculating the root mean square value (RMS) of each measured current (la, lb); determining a current residual R by dividing magnitude of the difference of the RMS currents (la, lb) by the sum of their squares; comparing the current residual to a first fault threshold 36; and declaring a first fault 30 if the current residual exceeds the first fault threshold. The fault may be a current sensor fault. The current residual may also be compared to second and third thresholds 38, 40, and further faults 32 and 34 may be determined if it exceeds these thresholds. These faults may be open phase and open switch faults respectively.
Patent GB-2550234-A (GB)
Title: Position adjustment mechanism for a corona treatment apparatus
Inventor: Rory A Wolf
IPC: H01T19/00
Filed: 2016-12-09
Abstract: A position adjustment mechanism is provided for automatically adjusting the position of an electrode relative to a ground roller in a corona treatment apparatus. The position adjustment mechanism 36 detects thickened areas in a web of material being treated and automatically adjusts the air gap to maintain the quality of the surface treatment of the web. The apparatus comprises a frame 24; a rotatable ground roller 30 mounted to the frame; a high-voltage electrode 34 mounted to the frame proximate to the ground roller; a mount for connecting the electrode to the frame; and a motor 46 directly connected to the mount and configured to adjust the position of the mount and the electrode relative to the ground roller. A sensor 48 may be configured to sense a thickness of the web, and a processor may be configured to activate the motor to adjust the position of the mount and the electrode relative to the ground roller when a thickened area of the web of material is detected. Examples of webs that may be treated by the apparatus include, paper, polymer films, elastomers, plastics, foams, etc. The apparatus may be used in conjunction with a printing press.
Patent GB-2559343-A (GB)
Title: Downhole flow control device and method.
Inventor: ISMARULLIZAM MOHD ISMAIL
IPC: E21B43/24
Filed: 2017-01-31
Abstract: A downhole flow control device 10 comprises a body locatable within a wall of a tubular e.g. by threaded attachment and defines a through flow path to accommodate flow in first and second directions across the tubular wall. The device comprises a body 12 having axial or radial ports 20 about a central port 18 which provide minimal flow restriction. Within the body is a spring biased regulator member or disc 32 with a circumferential rib 38 and a central regulator orifice 36 providing a first flow restriction. The body also supports a nozzle disc 24 having a central orifice 26 providing a second flow restriction. The regulator member locates to a first position during first directional flow where the rib seals against the nozzle plate to provide the first flow restriction through the disc orifice. The regulator member locates to a second position during reverse flow to allow flow around the disc and limited by the nozzle orifice to provide a second restriction. Multiple devices may be used in a well completion to provide different resistances for injection and production.
Patent GB-2552865-A (GB)
Title: Foam gasket and preparation method thereof
Inventor: YANPING WANG
IPC: B32B27/32
Filed: 2017-03-22
Abstract: The foam gasket comprises a substrate layer and a film layer covering the upper and lower surfaces of the substrate layer. The substrate layer is a foam body and a uniform capillary pore body. The average pore diameter of the capillary pores is 1-100 µm. The film layer is uniform and compact. The foam comprises polyethylene (PE) and/or polypropylene (PP), polyethylene octene (POE), styrene butadiene styrene (SBS) and/or styrene ethylene butadiene styrene (SEBS), release agent, and nucleating agent. The film comprises at least two of PE, PP and POE, release agent and anti-block agent. The gasket is formed by extrusion foaming using supercritical carbon dioxide and then extrusion coating. The gasket is used for sealing caps on food and medicine packaging.
Patent GB-2549851-A (GB)
Title: System and method of a reservoir monitoring system
Inventor: AARON B SMITH
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2013-07-17
Abstract: A method of installing a hydrocarbon reservoir monitoring system 104 in a marine environment comprises placing a base unit 106 on the seabed 102, the base unit communicatively coupled to a computer system 110 at the surface 100 (e.g. on an oil platform or on the shore) by way of an umbilical cable 108; mechanically coupling a termination module 124 to the base unit, the termination module coupled to a sensor cable 116; and communicatively coupling the first sensor cable to the umbilical cable. There may be a plurality of sensor cables, and each may comprise seismic sensors, e.g. single-axis geophones, along their length. The sensor cables may be connected to the base unit via termination modules at both ends in a loop configuration, or at only a single end. The termination modules may be aligned with and connected to the base unit by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) or by a diver.
Patent GB-2561025-A (GB)
Title: Controller, method and computer program for controlling lighting on a vehicle
Inventor: ROBIN BEST
IPC: B60Q9/00
Filed: 2017-05-19
Abstract: A vehicle system controller (Fig 1, 10) comprising: means for determining that a door 12 of a vehicle (fig 6,14) is not closed; means for determining a context (16) of the vehicle (Fig 6,14); means for determining a time period in dependence on the determined context (16) of the vehicle (fig 6,14); means for determining that the door 12 of the vehicle (fig 6,14) has been not closed for aperiod of time greater than the determined time period; and means for controlling lighting means 18 on the vehicle door 12 and/or in an aperture (fig 6,20) corresponding to the vehicle door 12 in dependence on the determination that the door 12 of the vehicle (fig 6,14) has been not closed for a period of time greater than the determined time period.
Patent GB-2554522-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to underwater excavation apparatus
Inventor: KENNETH RODERICK STEWART
IPC: E02F3/92
Filed: 2017-02-22
Abstract: An underwater excavation apparatus 5 having a rotor 10 and means for dampening reactive torque on the apparatus caused by rotation of the rotor. The torque damping means may be a set of stator blades including primary blades 46 and secondary blades 47, additional anti-rotation vanes may be disposed in a nozzle. The rotor and stator and anti-rotation vanes are disposed within a hollow housing.
Patent GB-2558976-A (GB)
Title: Microparticles
Inventor: DONALD A WELLINGS
IPC: A61K38/42
Filed: 2017-09-05
Abstract: A blood substitute product is disclosed, comprising haemoglobin and a self-assembled microparticle having an acid having two or more acid groups and an organic base in a solvent. The particle is of micron scale. The microparticle may be obtained by contacting a bis-acid and organic base in a hydrophilic solvent, wherein the acid is insoluble or sparingly soluble in the hydrophilic solvent and the organic base is soluble in a hydrophilic solvent. Preferably the acid is a bis-carboxylic fatty acid with a carbon chain length of between 5 and 40 and the base is alkylated amine or polyamine. In a preferred embodiment the acid is brassylic acid, the base is polydimethylammonium chloride and the solvent is an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide. Preferably the haemoglobin is mammalian haelmoglobin. The microparticles are 1-10 micrometres in diameter.
Patent GB-2552109-A (GB)
Title: An aperiodic moiré security element and method for production thereof
Inventor: GARY FAIRLESS POWER
IPC: G02B30/10
Filed: 2016-03-24
Abstract: A moiré magnification device for authenticating security articles, the moiré magnification device comprising: an array of micro focusing elements; and an array of micro images; wherein the array of micro focusing elements and the array of micro images are correspondingly aperiodic such that the micro focusing elements generate moiré magnifications of the micro image when viewing the device at predetermined viewing angles. A device such as this raises the complexity and difficulty of the task facing would-be counterfeiters. The use of an aperiodic micro focusing element array and micro image array is not immediately apparent, as the moiré magnifications observed by the viewer appear the same as that of a regular device with periodic arrays. In this way, the aperiodic aspect of the design remains covert until the moiré device is more closely and deliberately analysed.
Patent GB-2566724-A (GB)
Title: A drainable ostomy appliance
Inventor: LEE TRETHEWAY
IPC: A61F5/445
Filed: 2017-09-22
Abstract: A drainable ostomy appliance including first and second walls connected to each other at or near their peripheries, the first wall having a stoma-receiving opening. A collecting cavity is defined between the first and second walls and a connection member is connected to the first wall for attaching the appliance to a user or for attaching the appliance to a flange for attaching the appliance to a user. An outlet which extends away from the stoma-receiving opening, the outlet terminating at an opening; and a stiffening member positioned at or near the opening which extends across the outlet. The stiffening member having first and second sides which extend across the outlet wherein the first side is closer to the stoma receiving opening than the second side, and wherein a thickness of the stiffening member increases as it extends from the first side to the second side.
Patent GB-2566730-A (GB)
Title: A dielectrophoretic tweezer
Inventor: JOSHUA EDEL
IPC: G02B21/32
Filed: 2017-09-25
Abstract: A dielectrophoretic tweezer comprises a first end 110 and a second end 112, the first end has a lateral dimension of less than 10 microns; a structure 104, extending in a longitudinal direction between the first and second ends comprising an electrically insulating barrier 140 defining a first chamber 106 and a second chamber 108 within the structure, in which the first and second chambers are insulated from each other by the electrically insulating barrier; a first electrode 107 in the first chamber at the first end; and a second electrode 109 in the second chamber at the first end. The electrodes may comprise conductive carbon. There may be a metallic layer on part of the electrically insulating barrier at the first end, and the metallic layer may comprise metal nanoparticles. The structure may comprise a tubular wall formed from a glass capillary tube 102. Also disclosed a method of operating a dielectrophoretic tweezer whereby the first end of the tweezer is brought into close proximity to a molecule of interest and a time-varying voltage is applied to create a dielectrophoretic field. Further aspects relate to a cell biopsy apparatus, a method of forming a dielectrophoretic tweezer.
Patent GB-2568863-A (GB)
Title: A lighting device comprising a waveguide
Inventor: LUKE WILFRED JAMES HALTON
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2017-10-06
Abstract: A lighting device comprising one or more, preferably plural, transparent curved waveguides 10, 12 which carry light by total internal reflection, and each waveguide has two end portions at opposite end. Each waveguide has a reflective portion (35, fig 3) for reflecting light out of the waveguide, and this can be formed as a coating on the exterior surface of the waveguide, and can run the length of the waveguide. There is further one or more, preferably more, lamp housings 14, 16, each with one or more LED’s, that connect to a plurality of waveguide end portions, preferably end portions from different waveguides. Ideal embodiments would comprise two waveguides and two LED housings, or one waveguide with both ends connecting to one lamp housing. The housings can have heatsinks for the LED’s which can have metal-core circuit boards, and can have collars 22, 24 for receiving the end portions.
Patent GB-2553714-A (GB)
Title: Device and method to image flow in oil and gas wells using phased array doppler ultrasound
Inventor: OSMAN MALIK
IPC: G01S15/89
Filed: 2016-03-15
Abstract: A device and method for imaging, measuring and identifying multiphase fluid flow in wellbores using phased array Doppler ultrasound. The device includes a radially- configured or ring-shaped ultrasound transducer that when deployed in a well in Doppler mode can measure the velocity of radially flowing fluids in the wellbore and generate a 3D image of radial flow in the wellbore, including flowback into the wellbore after fracturing operations, or flow leaving the wellbore during water injection operations. The ring-shaped ultrasound transducer can also simultaneously operate in a B-mode to generate a B-mode image of the wellbore liner upon which the Doppler image can be overlaid. The device may also include a forward facing ultrasound transducer either instead of or in place of the ring-shaped transducer for obtaining information and images on axial flow in the wellbore in Doppler mode, and the location of phase boundaries and phase locations in B-mode.
Patent GB-2568499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to organic material
Inventor: Marina Yevgenyevna Starkova
IPC: C01B32/184
Filed: 2017-11-17
Abstract: Graphene having a carbon content of at least 98wt% is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for preparing graphene which method comprises the steps of forming a graphite/water mixture; and introducing the graphite/water mixture into a cavitation reactor having a cavitation chamber using two offset nozzles (6, 7). The nozzles are directed towards the centre of the cavitation chamber and at least one outlet.
Patent GB-2568764-A (GB)
Title: Curable composite bush
Inventor: Florian lorenz
IPC: F16B13/14
Filed: 2017-11-28
Abstract: A curable composite bush 207 for an aircraft joint comprises a generally hollow cylindrical body 301 formed from a matrix material impregnated with a reinforcement material substantially composed of fibres. The fibres are oriented in a generally circumferential direction about a longitudinal axis 304 of the bush 207.
Patent GB-2556704-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic tool for use with a clamp connector
Inventor: Arne Olav Eide
IPC: F16L37/62
Filed: 2016-06-15
Abstract: A hydraulic tool (3) for use with a clamp connector (2) of the type where a first clamping element (20) and a second clamping element (30) of the clamp connector are pivotable towards each other into a closed position by exerting a pulling force on an operating shaft (40) and a pushing force on a spacer sleeve (50), and where said first and second clamping elements are lockable in said closed position by tightening a locking nut (43) against a shoulder (53) on the spacer sleeve (50). The tool comprises: a pulling element (60); a hydraulic power unit (70) for moving the pulling element in relation to the spacer sleeve and thereby allow the hydraulic tool to exert a pulling force on the operating shaft (40) and a pushing force on the spacer sleeve (50); a rotatable actuating member (81) with a socket (82) engageable with the locking nut; and a drive motor for rotating the actuating member so as to allow the actuating member to rotate the locking nut.
Patent GB-2558466-A (GB)
Title: Fiber optic distributed acoustic sensor omnidirectional antenna for use in downhole and marine applications
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER LEE STOKELY
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2015-11-18
Abstract: An example omnidirectional sensing system may include a fiber optic cable wrapped around a sphere or spheroid in no preferred direction. The wrapped fiber optic cable may make the system more receptive to acoustic disturbances and increase the fidelity of the sensor in the area of the sphere or spheroid. The system may be used, for instance, for vertical seismic profiling via a wireline technique, placement at the surface of the earth for surface seismic, and in marine applications.
Patent GB-2572798-A (GB)
Title: An anchoring device for a railway rail fastening assembly
Inventor: JOHN PHILLIP PORRILL
IPC: E01B13/02
Filed: 2018-04-11
Abstract: An anchoring device 120 for use in retaining a railway rail fastening clip 14 having first and second leg portions 14a and a rail-bearing portion 15. The anchoring device comprising: a base member 121; an opening 132 in the base member configured to receive a fastening component 26 for fastening the anchoring device to an underlying foundation; and first and second clip-retaining sides 133a & 133b extending from said base member. The clip-retaining sides are spaced apart to define a space for receiving the rail-bearing portion of the clip. Each of the first and second clip-retaining sides comprises upper 135a & 135b and lower 136a & 136b clip contact walls defining a passageway for receiving leg portions of the clip, wherein leg portions of the clip contact the upper and lower clip contact walls as the clip moves in a first direction from an initial wedged position towards an engaged position in which the rail-bearing portion of the clip bears on the rail. The upper and lower clip contact walls are spaced apart in the first direction so as not to overlap one another.
Patent GB-2575696-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle braking system
Inventor: CARL MELLINGS
IPC: B60T15/18
Filed: 2018-07-20
Abstract: An electro-pneumatic vehicle braking system 10 including a control line 28, a modulator valve 50 for controlling the supply of pressurised fluid to a brake actuator, a primary and secondary valve assembly 32, 42 being fluidly communicable with a source of pressurised fluid and a control valve assembly 52. The control valve assembly is configurable in a first configuration to enable fluid communication between the primary valve assembly and the modulator valve, a second configuration to enable fluid communication between the secondary valve assembly and the modulator valve, and a third configuration in which fluid communication between either of the primary and secondary valve assemblies and the modulator valve is prevented and fluid communication between the control line and the modulator valve is enabled. Preferably, the valve assemblies, including the modulator valve, each have an associated electronic control unit. Second supply and control lines 14, 30 may be included, wherein each supply and control line is separately connected to a reservoir and the control valve assembly, respectively. Transducers 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70 may be present to monitor the fluid pressure.
Patent GB-2565255-A (GB)
Title: Seal element, assembly, and method
Inventor: ANDRZEJ PILCH
IPC: E06B7/16
Filed: 2014-03-03
Abstract: The seal element 200 comprises a body portion (216 fig 2b) for locating against a parting bead 136 or for locating between first and further parting bead sections, the parting bead or sections having two parallel sides and a further side joining the parallel sides. The seal also comprises a skirt portion (218, fig 2b) extending from the body portion, wherein in use, the skirt portion extends a distance from the two parallel sides and the further side sufficiently to reach adjacent fixed or movable parts of the window or door. The skirt portion may be flexible and may extend in a direction orthogonal to the two parallel sides and further side of the parting bead or bead sections. The skirt element may also be shaped and sized to extend at least 1.5mm from three sides of the parting bead or bead sections. The sealing element may comprise PVC. Also disclosed is a window comprising the sealing element and a method of manufacturing a window with a seal element.